The pair have not always seen eye to eye during their time together at the Bernabeu, with Ronaldo’s ego known to be the cause of some tension as Bale threatend to become the star player for the Spanish giants.

With the Welshman joining for a world-record £85m, beating the Portuguese attacker’s previous record of £80m, he then went on to score in both the Copa del Rey and Champions League finals in his first season.

According to Sport, Bale suffered last season due to some hostility from Ronaldo, but has shown some improved form for the club this season after sessions with Jamie Edwards, a specialist who has also worked with big names like Joe Hart and Luke Shaw.